One of the joys of working here on the reservation is the gentleness and toughness of the people we work with. We witness a resilience in the people that surpasses what we have seen otherwise in our lives. A couple of weeks ago, Willard and Carl told Ray right after church that they would like a Communion Service, as it has been awhile since they have attended one. We promised them to have a Communion Service on this Sunday, and we would put out fliers and notify others of the service. 
Our hearts sank a little early Sunday morning when we stepped out the door to come to Lower Brule, as we discovered ice on the windshield of the car. Happily, the interstate was not too bad if we drove steadily and at a decent rate of speed, though we did encounter two pickups that were turned over in the ditch as we drove. We arrived safely, and the gentlemen were waiting for us. Ray talked to us about Jesus, and we had communion at the end of the service. It was such a tender and special time for all of us. The men commented after the service how the service strengthened them to face their responsibilities.
The English classes are winding down, as we have three classes left. I am working closely with the one class on their ten page research paper and the documentation on that paper. The college is working on building a library, and we are presently using the South Dakota Library through the web for research. This can present challenges for us, but the students are resourceful and they get the job done. :) I love this job. The college has asked me to teach again next semester, and I was thrilled to accept another time.
Thank you for your interest in Lower Brule and the work here. May God bless you!!
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